302 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (3) - community college transfer equivalency details

A survey introduction to the field of  human services, with an emphasis on history, current models, and roles and ethical responsibilities for human services professionals.

315 Human Development and Human Services (4)

An interdisciplinary examination of human development across the lifespan, with an emphasis on issues that are relevant to providing effective human services delivery.  Topics examine theories related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, normative and non-normative developmental processes, and the relationship between public policy, human services, and human development.

325 INTERVIEWING FOR HUMAN SERVICES (4)

Addresses the theory and practice of interviewing in a variety of settings including agencies, education, health care, and business. Examines ethics in the practice of interviewing. Emphasis on skill development.

345 CASE MANAGEMENT AND INTERVENTIONS (4)

Models and theories of case management, intake assessment, service planning and coordination, monitoring, documentation and use of technology, and termination of services. Continuum of interventions (i.e., prevention, treatment, maintenance, aftercare) are addressed within the context of a spectrum of service settings and ethical and culturally appropriate responses.

385 APPLIED Research Methods (WP) (4)

An introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods relevant to the human services profession.  Includes an overview of research designs, analysis techniques, and methods of interpretation, dissemination and application.

435 HUMAN SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT (4)

Fundamentals of management in public and nonprofit agencies and organizations including budget development and diversification of revenue sources.

455 DIVERSITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE DYNAMICS (4)

Examination of the current complexity and historical context of diversity in relationship to human services systems.  Topics include responses to institutional oppression and privilege as manifested in societal systems.

485 PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION (4)

Prereq: HSP 385.  Fundamentals of program planning in human services delivery including needs assessment and program evaluation.

Core Sequence

 301 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND PERSONAL SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq:  admission to major or permission of human services program.  Explores personal systems in relation to other systems with an emphasis on motives, values, personal communication, and self-determination.

303 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND INTERPERSONAL SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq:  HSP 301 or permission of instructor.  Investigates interpersonal systems in relation to other systems, with an emphasis on communication models and professional strategies.

305 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND SMALL GROUP SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq: HSP 303 or permission of instructor.  A study of small groups in relation to other systems, with emphasis on theories of group dynamics, process, facilitation, and leadership.

402 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq: HS 305 or permission of instructor.  An examination of human service organizations in relation to other systems, with an emphasis on organizational theory, influencing systems and outcomes, and the role of human services professionals in organizations.

404 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq: HS 402 or permission of instructor.  Study of community systems in relation to human services systems.  Emphasis on analyzing theories of community change and examining the roles of human services professionals in communities.

406 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS (4)

Prereq: HS 404 or permission of instructor.  Explores societal and global systems in relation to human services systems, with an emphasis on advocacy, change, and social justice.

Capstone Portfolio

 304 Portfolio Learning in Human Services (1)

Must be taken in the first 5 credits of major.  Reading, writing, and discussion elaborating the portfolio processes for learning, assessment and professional development in the human services field.  An emphasis is placed on benchmark assessment in relationship to National Standards and a survey of writing styles of the human services profession.  Portfolios will be finalized in HSP 495 Capstone.

495 Capstone PORTFOLIO (4)

Must be taken in the last 5 credits of the major.  Assess integrated learning through discussion and writing related to the National Standards.  Review and revise capstone essay, writing samples, and portfolio artifacts.  Finalize the student capstone portfolio to complete benchmark assessment in the Human Services major.

Field Studies

340 Practicum and Seminar I (4)

Prereq: HSP 301.  An introduction to practicum learning, with an emphasis on professional and ethical expectations, liability and malpractice, confidentiality and boundaries, health and safety, and observation and reflection.  Supervised field experience is included.  S/U grading.

341 Practicum and Seminar II (4)

Prereq: HSP 340.  Practicum learning and accompanying seminar, with an emphasis on establishing client/professional relationships; understanding and following agency policies, procedures, and protocol; and professional growth through observation and reflection.  Supervised field experience is included.  S/U grading. 

440 Internship and Seminar (4)

Prereq: HSP 325, 341 and 345.  Demonstration and documentation of knowledge and skills to meet National Standards.  Seminar and 120 hours of supervised field experience is included.  S/U grading.  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits.

Electives

311 HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN SERVICES (4)

Examines societal, cultural, and economic factors that affect characteristics of the health care system, analyzes policies, and assesses different organizational models that impact the skills and knowledge necessary for human services professionals to advocate for client access to the health care system and to influence health care policy.